’14 GA DB Evan Berry (UT Signee 2/5/14)

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Spirit_of_98 said:
It probably wouldn't have mattered either way, but having D.J. Smith eliminate us and Green commit to South Carolina makes accepting Evan's commitment so much easier.
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We are recruiting guys like Simmons, Lammons, and Battle very hard, not to mention pipe dreams like Jackson. I don't think Butch is going to "settle" for anyone in this class.

I don't know how Jones feels about Evan Berry as a recruit, but I wouldn't expect anyone to fall into a slot at this point.
 
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Madkins8 said:
We are recruiting guys like Simmons, Lammons, and Battle very hard, not to mention pipe dreams like Jackson. I don't think Butch is going to "settle" for anyone in this class.

I don't know how Jones feels about Evan Berry as a recruit, but I wouldn't expect anyone to fall into a slot at this point.
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Exactly. Spots are getting tight. I fully expected both Berry's to be a part of this class, but the longer they wait, and the more spots we fill, the tougher it gets. I think it will happen though.
 
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Berry brothers will commit before their Senior season IMO. And yes, they will be Vols. Not only is football in their blood, but Tennessee is as well! Their father was a Vol, and so was their brother. No way they end up anywhere but Tennessee.
 
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We can stop acting like Butch doesn't already have two spots on reserve for the brothers. If they go elsewhere, it's not because Tennessee "filled their spots".
 
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Madkins8 said:
We are recruiting guys like Simmons, Lammons, and Battle very hard, not to mention pipe dreams like Jackson. I don't think Butch is going to "settle" for anyone in this class.

I don't know how Jones feels about Evan Berry as a recruit, but I wouldn't expect anyone to fall into a slot at this point.
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DJ Smith & Wes Green > Simmons, Lammons & Battle

hate we missed out on those guys
 
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Volunteer_Kirby said:
We can stop acting like Butch doesn't already have two spots on reserve for the brothers. If they go elsewhere, it's not because Tennessee "filled their spots".
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I have to agree here. As much work as Butch has done to welcome back former players and rekindle a family atmosphere, I just don't think he can afford not to wait on the Berry bros no matter how long they take. Recruiting over or passing up on these kids would be a huge mistake, imo. Not only could it come back and bite you on the field, but it would be a huge PR/recruiting blunder.
 
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Pacer92 said:
I have to agree here. As much work Butch has done to welcome back former players and rekindle a family atmosphere, I just don't think he can afford not to wait on the Berry bros no matter how long they take. Recruiting over or passing up on these kids would be a huge mistake, imo. Not only could it come back and bite you on the field, but it would be a huge PR/recruiting blunder.
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All of this is spot on.
 
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ugh we waitin!

just from sheer leadership and values perspectives....we cannot afford to hsve these kids go elsewhere.

they arent janes or eric. they may identify uniquely blah blah... but these kids are ballers in their own rights. leaders by pedigree, and they cant escape that parrallel!!
 
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tn4elvis said:
Why u think so Nick
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I think what he is implying is that the kids have a peloria of offers to have a full ride and they choose to walk on here. It might spurn the NCAA to start looking into that given who they are and the fact they are legacy recruits.
 
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BurninOrange said:
I think what he is implying is that the kids have a peloria of offers to have a full ride and they choose to walk on here. It might spurn the NCAA to start looking into that given who they are and the fact they are legacy recruits.
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Not much they could do about it.
 
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tn4elvis said:
Not much they could do about it.
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Yup. If the kids paid their own way, the NCAA could do nothing. There is no rule that says a kid MUST accept a scholarship if one is available to them VS walking on. Charlie High did not have to go to Tennessee Tech just because they offered. He chose to accept a walk on spot here. Berry Bros could do the same thing. They won't, but they could.
 
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LebanonVolunteer said:
Yup. If the kids paid their own way, the NCAA could do nothing. There is no rule that says a kid MUST accept a scholarship if one is available to them VS walking on. Charlie High did not have to go to Tennessee Tech just because they offered. He chose to accept a walk on spot here. Berry Bros could do the same thing. They won't, but they could.
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Good Post.
 
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Are we seriously even entertaining the thought that James Berry's twin sons and Eric Berry's siblings are going to be offered a walk-on spot on the team?
 
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Go Fight Win said:
Are we seriously even entertaining the thought that James Berry's twin sons and Eric Berry's siblings are going to be offered a walk-on spot on the team?
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It's a done deal. CBJ promised James and Eric 3 jars of peanut butter each if they would pay the twins way opening up 2 more scholarships to take other players.

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